Tower of Paterna
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Historical monument of the city of Paterna
, in the province of Valencia, Spain.
It is the most emblematic monument of this valencian town. The origin of its construction is unknown, but is thinks that it was constructed during the Arab age, as defense system of the population.
It is located in the Urban Park of the Tower and the Palace located between the caves of the Tower, houses excavated on the ground dating from the late 18th century and early 19th century.
In 1971 it was declared a historic monument of local character.
It has three floors and a terrace from where one has a panoramic view of the Huerta de Valencia. The ground floor, which is round, was a cistern.
The second floor is square and is where is situated the gateway to the outside which is accessed via a staircase that runs along the outside wall.
The top floor is octagonal and gives access to the terrace through the internal staircase, with brick
steps.
Paterna
Paterna is a municipality in the province of Valencia in the Valencian Community, Spain. It is located northeast of the comarca of La Huerta de Valencia, 5 km northwest of Valencia, and on the left bank of the river Turia...
, in the province of Valencia, Spain.
Spain
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It is the most emblematic monument of this valencian town. The origin of its construction is unknown, but is thinks that it was constructed during the Arab age, as defense system of the population.
It is located in the Urban Park of the Tower and the Palace located between the caves of the Tower, houses excavated on the ground dating from the late 18th century and early 19th century.
In 1971 it was declared a historic monument of local character.
Features
Tower of Paterna is shaped like a cone with a height of 19.5 m and a lower diameter of 12.70 m and upper of 9.60 m.It has three floors and a terrace from where one has a panoramic view of the Huerta de Valencia. The ground floor, which is round, was a cistern.
Rainwater tank
A rainwater tank is a water tank used to collect and store rain water runoff, typically from rooftops via rain gutters...
The second floor is square and is where is situated the gateway to the outside which is accessed via a staircase that runs along the outside wall.
The top floor is octagonal and gives access to the terrace through the internal staircase, with brick
Brick
A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction, usually laid using various kinds of mortar. It has been regarded as one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials used throughout history.-History:...
steps.